How to travel from Nice to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Nice and Strasbourg is around 564km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Strasbourg by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out StrasbourgNice if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated byVolotea+ 1 others
2
train
+
train
+

Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv

Take the train to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance792km (492 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Nice to Strasbourg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Nice and Strasbourg is around 564km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Nice and Strasbourg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Strasbourg is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nice and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 9hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Strasbourg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Strasbourg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Strasbourg (SXB). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Strasbourg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Volotea and Air France fly between Nice and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Nice to Strasbourg typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB).

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Strasbourg. The distance is around 792km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Strasbourg is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Nice to Strasbourg

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Strasbourg

Transport options from Nice to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
€205($205)
every 15 mins564km (351 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv + 1 similar
8h 50m
€210($210)
twice daily1,046km (650 miles)
Train9hrs
€190($190)
twice daily1,046km (650 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€55($55)
5 times a week829km (515 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€105($105)
on demand792km (492 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Strasbourg

Train operators

Bus companies

Airports near Strasbourg

The following major airports near Strasbourg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg